Come in...Get Your Belly Out!

From starters & shareables to entrées, you'll find just what you're looking for at Swingbelly's! Our famous Swingbelly's burgers are fresh (never frozen), hand-pattied and cooked to your liking. Not in the mood for a burger? Our menu also features superb sandwiches, salads and entrées. We have the best lake perch on the great lakes. Choose from a full dinner, half dinner, perch sandwich or an appetizer basket. We offer fountain drinks, beer and wine. Kids meals also available.

Our New Location

Home of the BellyBuster Burger, now on Route 12

After almost 13 years in our location near Washington Park, we have outgrown our old space and have moved to a newly-renovated space once occupied by Ye Olde Benny's. We are now closer to Long Beach and Michiana Shores on US 12 towards the Michigan border. We've designed everything in the new space to make your dining experience second to none. We now have a full bar and more seats for our friends to come join us for great food and drinks.

Come over to our new bar or join us for lunch or dinner. Either way, relax and Get Your Belly Out.

Our History

It all started in 1983 when Mark A. Werner, who was then a newbie to the restaurant industry, saw the potential in an old laundromat located at South Lake Avenue (Stop 2). After many successful years and many satisfied customers, it was time to get even closer to the waters of Lake Michigan.

In 2002 Mark, along side longtime friends and employees Bret and Natalie Palmer, relocated Swingbelly’s to another transformed building, this time a historic train station located at 100 Washington Street. The original brick and hardwood floors of the station made a setting for the nautically inspired decor. Our loyal customers loved the new location and are the reason Swingbelly’s became even more successful.

The summer of 2014 Swingbelly’s had one last move, to a newly renovated restaurant formally known as “Ye Olde Bennys.” With this move Mark brought new vision and young talent, his son M.J. (Mark Justin). With M.J.'s fresh ideas and Mark’s experienced restaurant knowledge, the father and son team was unstoppable in the creation of the new and “improved” Swingbelly’s. With it’s first ever bar and hard liquor service M.J. created a unique blend of craft/specialty beers and wines, old time favorites, and specialized mixed drinks. We hope you enjoy your time here with us!